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This fabulous championship golf course is a hidden gem of the South West set within the lower slopes of the glorious Quantock Hills. A parkland course near Bridgwater in Somerset which, from its highest points offers extensive views over nearby hills and across the Bristol Channel to Wales, Enmore Park offers a stern but enjoyable test to all levels of golfer. A range of memberships are available Learn to play golf - take out Beginner Membership Vistors are welcome Please call the Manager for more information on 01278 672100 (option 4) or email secretary@enmorepark.co.uk Visit our website www.enmorepark.co.uk

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Welcome to Bridgwater A community has existed here for more than 1,000 years and the many examples of fine architecture throughout the town reflect its prosperous past. Bridgwater War Memorial – Angel of Bridgwater Grade II Listed – Kings Square (as image). Why not combine a shopping trip with a visit to the Blake Museum, the Arts Centre or just a stroll around this fine town. Bridgwater’s location at the foot of the Quantock Hills and on the edge of the Somerset Levels makes it an ideal location for exploring all the countryside nearby. Bridgwater is world famous for its illuminated Guy Fawkes Carnival which takes place each November and lights up the town with music, movement and colour – stay after the procession and experience the squibbing spectacular which stretches down through the High Street – more info visit www.bridgwater carnival.org.uk. Another annual event is Bridgwater Fair (held on St Matthews field), which always starts on the last Wednesday of September for four days. Starting life as a livestock fair – the first day still is – but now has evolved into a spectacle of modern fairground rides and stalls – stretching the length of West Street. For more information email jan.richardson@show mensguildwestern.co.uk.

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Bridgwater Town Trail

sign to the wide expanse of the High Street, where in times past, there was a row of shops down the centre of the road selling meat. names take us back to earlier times, for Cross to ancient Horlocke Street (now example Penel Orlieu and Friarn. When you walk around Bridgwater, you Clare Street) where dwelt the intrepid 14th century pilgrim Isolda Parewastel. Rise up will soon see that its history is told in its to within the Castle, started in 1200, now buildings and places. crowned by the Regency elegance of King Above the north door of St Mary’s Square then glide down to the river’s quay Church are two Green Men sprouting through the fine early Georgian terrace of vines from their ears; fine work of the individual houses in Castle Street. early 13th century, but reflecting a much To help visitors find the historical earlier religion. Look up to the sky and you see it pierced by the slender spire from landmarks, Bridgwater and District Civic Society has placed distinctive blue plaques the 14th century, built in spectacular on many buildings. The map shows you fashion very soon after the town’s where they may be found. population had been halved by the Black A Town Trails Guide is available from Death. the Bridgwater Town Council offices, High Cut through narrow Church Passage Street or the Blake Museum. past the rich gold leaf of Hooper’s shop

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Special events and expression. The Engine Room at 52 High Street provides a year-round accessible drop-in centre offering creative digital facilities and equipment, and an internet coffee bar supported by advice and expertise. With award-winning projects underway including Family Connections, JUMPcuts for the learning disabled and First Light movies with young people, the Engine Room creates informal learning opportunities for all ages, for families, for creative artists from all backgrounds – and especially for those who fall through the educational net or who may be frustrated by circumstance. The Engine Room is part of the Arts Council National Portfolio and has recently been awarded £250,000 towards opening up more of its High Street premises for community and creative use. Come to the Engine Room to find out more – a warm welcome awaits you in the coffee bar open to the public Monday to Friday year round from 10am to 4pm. Visit www.somersetfilm. com, phone 01278 433187, follow on Facebook and Twitter. The Engine Room is a project of registered charity Somerset Film. The Newt Festival is held on Friday, July 11 and

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Saturday, July 12. This year’s Saturday night headline act is Adrian Edmondson And The Bad Shepherds, supported by 11 other bands over the weekend and plentiful supplies of locally brewed beer and cider. Full details of all the bands, beers and ciders and to buy tickets visit www.newtfest.com. One of the largest flower shows locally is Bridgwater Flower Show, held in the town hall on August 22 and 23 (as image). With a wealth of

outstanding displays of vegetables, flowers, handicrafts, food and drink, honey, art, photography, garden art, floral art and children’s classes – plus sections for novices and senior citizens. Enjoy refreshments and the usual raffle. Open from 10am on both days with an auction of show stock at 3.30pm on Saturday, visit www.brid gwaterflowershow@windy tor.myzen.co.uk. Heritage Open Days run from September 11 to 14, for more info visit www. heritageopendays.org.uk.

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More than 100 venues will be open throughout the county – more info from info@somersetartworks.org.uk. At the Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum Of Steam Power And Land Drainage visitors can find out about land drainage on the Levels at Somerset’s first steam powered pumping station (c1831). Other attractions at the museum include a blacksmith’s forge, a narrow gauge railway, many unusual items of interest and – of course – a tea room! Open Sundays all year 1pm to 5pm and in steam on the first Sunday of the month between April and October and some bank holidays, visit www.wzlet.org or phone 01275 472385. As a curtain-raiser to Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival there will be a free grand fireworks display sponsored by Bridgwater Town Council 7.30pm on Friday, October 31, on the same site as Bridgwater Fair – plenty of noise and excitement! Bridgwater really pulls out the stops during the festive season. From mid-November there is a full programme of activities, starting with the annual Christmas lights switch-on at the Cornhill entwined with the annual Snowflakes and Shopping event in and around the town centre on November 21

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and, weather permitting, a sensational squibbing display on the town bridge (as image). You can listen to carol singing or to a brass band while doing your Christmas shopping or find that special present at one of the craft markets. The series of summer band concerts in Blake Gardens are celebrating their sixth anniversary, and this year’s shows include Saturday, July 12, Our Big Gig showcase, Sunday, July 13, Burtle Silver Band, Sunday, July 20, Taunton Concert Band, Sunday, July 27, Chard Concert Brass, Sunday, August 3, Yeovil Town Band, Sunday, August 10, Phoenix Brass, Sunday, August 17, Stoke Sub Hamdon Band. All concerts start at 2pm at Blake Gardens, Bridgwater and delicious homemade cakes and refreshments are available in the museum garden. For more information please visit www.superact.org.uk or call 01823 666641.

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Bridgwater – The Home of Carnival UK, and every year the town’s carnival celebrations adds further credence to that belief. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Concerts Monday, September 29, to Saturday, October 11, 2014, Bridgwater Town Hall These popular concerts have been an annual feature in Bridgwater since 1883, and are now seen as a curtain raiser to the eagerly anticipated procession in November. Over 3,500 tickets are available for the performances, where a cast of over 600 entertainers from 13 carnival clubs, dance troupes and front of curtain acts entertain an enthralled audience. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Procession Saturday, November 1, 2014 2014 sees the 409th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot and the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Ever since the conspirator was discovered by the guards of King James I on that cold November night, Bridgwater has celebrated his failure in its own unique way. Approximately 60 carnival carts, (as image) some as big as 100ft long, 16.5ft high and 11ft wide and lit by thousands of lights, wind their way through the centre of this historic town, creating an explosive atmosphere of

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light, sound and movement. Accompanying these carts are groups and individual masqueraders on foot, marching bands and majorettes, bringing their own carnival flavour to the festivities. The parade starts at 7pm and takes over two hours to pass any one viewing point on the two-and-a-half mile route, and the carnival is brought to a dramatic finale with an amazing firework display, in the middle of the town (the squibbing). On carnival day there will be a host of top class entertainment taking place in the town centre to keep

all of the family entertained. The build up to our carnival weekend starts at 7.30pm on Friday, October 31, 2014 with Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival’s ‘Grand Firework Display’ at St Matthew’s Field. This glittering fireworks display is again sponsored by Bridgwater Town Council, with a Halloween slant. For more information and latest news, visit www.bridgwatercarnival. org.uk or visit the Carnival Centre, High Street, Bridgwater (01278 428220) or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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categories with their own information such as Images, Text, Address, Website, Email, Phone numbers, Promotion of offers, Social media and much more. With integrated Facebook and Twitter, users can quickly tweet/post their current location or talk about one of the businesses listed on the app. With built in maps, every business can be found using the "show on map button". Or you can just navigate to the map section and filter which items you want to see with the ability to show walking or driving directions from your current location. This level of interaction makes the Bridgwater town guide app a very powerful tool for tourists and locals alike. Bridgwater is a lively, dynamic, exciting and social place with a rich history and heritage. There is a well-established business and friendly community. So, take a fresh

look at what Bridgwater has to offer. You can download directly from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Alternatively, load a barcode scanner to your phone, and scan the QR code on this page, or at car parks and other locations in the town. For further information about the App Contact: support@townguideapps.com tel: 01823 661669 (ask for Jack). Alan Hurford: email townclerk@bridgwatertown council.gov.uk. Town Clerk Bridgwater Town Council tel: 01278 427692 Allison Griffin: email allison.griffin@ sedgemoor.gov.uk Corporate Director, Sedgemoor District Council tel: 01278 435741. Roger Smith: rogersmith@ angel-place.co.uk Angel Place Shopping Centre Manager tel: 01278 429191.

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Following through into St John’s Street towards Bridgwater Railway Station. Bridgwater’s rail retailers, and provides link is just a short walk easily accessible and from the centre of the town. convenient shopping. Bridgwater’s shopping Customer Service is of a high quality in Bridgwater experience includes a selection of independent – some businesses have outlets dotted among the been trading for generations and can deliver national companies throughout the town, where standards of service that you will find a unique only come with expert assortment of products. product and local St Mary’s Street, The knowledge. Avenue, off the High Street, The main shopping area Angel Crescent, Court runs from the High Street Street, York Buildings, and through Fore Street and side streets off Fore Street across the bridge into and Eastover, are a treasure Eastover, where you will trove of small independent also find the bus station, Post Office, Eastover Indoor shops and businesses and Shopping Centre, cafés and well worth a visit. The Angel Place restaurants.

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Shopping Centre offers 90,000 sq ft under one roof, and is the core shopping destination in the Town Centre, and provides a convenient pay on exit car park for approximately 385 vehicles. The centre is anchored by a huge 30,000 sq ft Wilko, and offers other trusted value brands, providing everything from clothing and everyday items to health products, and even your daily newspaper. The Centre was built in 1986 and has an excellent reputation, with a loyal repeat customer base. Serving Bridgwater and a wide range of customers from across the local area and beyond.

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here are over 3,000 car parking spaces available T across retail and public car

scene. Contact: steve@gpr traders.orangehome.co.uk, tel: 07764 156621. The edge-of-town retail parks in and around parks offer an excellent Bridgwater, including designated disabled parking choice of superstores, including Argos Extra, bays, motorcycle and cycle Next, Curry’s, Wickes, parking close to all of the Sainsbury’s, Lidl, Jolly’s main shopping areas. Plus Pet Food, Farm Foods, Pets additional short stay on at Home, and McDonald’s. street parking. Within a short car The permanent Cornhill journey you find The Market continues to Range, Matalan, provide a tempting Countrywide, Buyology, selection of stalls offering and a range of other meats, homemade cakes, fashion accessories, crafts, building supplies, decorating, car and gifts, confectionery and motorbike sales and much more. maintenance, home design, In addition, Bridgwater office suppliers, and other Castle Market takes place service sector businesses every Friday from 9am to waiting to serve you. 3pm in Fore Street which Asda is located on East adding colour to the street

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Quay on the edge of Eastover, and to the South of the Town Centre you will find Morrison’s and B & Q. A tempting selection of international restaurants, hotels and pubs awaits locals and visitors, and there is a wide choice of sandwich bars, specialist deli shops, high quality bakers, popular takeaways, speciality coffee and tea shops. Many with both inside and outside seating areas. Why not extend your stay in Bridgwater and experience the night time entertainment which includes an independent cinema, nightclubs, arts centre, and other entertainment venues.

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A to Z of shopping Accountants Aspen Waite 01278 445151 Butterworth Jones 01278 458251 Michael J Dodden & Co 01278 422391 Maxwells 01278 423008 Newsham Hanson 01278 446340 Sedgemoor Accountancy 01278 434030 Sully & Co 01276 423461 Tax Assist 01278 452924 Alternative and Complementary Medicines Bridgwater Healing Centre 01278 424475 Auction Centres GPR Traders 01278 444007 Junction 24 01278 662200 Bakers Bath Bridge Bakery 01278 428142 Greggs (High Street) 01278 420957 Greggs (Wylds Road) 01278 456356 Judith’s Bakery 01278 453090 Banks Barclays 0845 7555555 Halifax PLC 01278 463704 HSBC

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Shops in Angel Place Bonmarché 01278 444682 Bridgwater College Skills Centre 01278 423340 BW News 01278 423377 Card Factory 01278 422656 Cheque Centre 01278 452712 Cornhill Greengrocers 07759 407770 EDF Energy 01278 429225 Holland & Barratt 01278 452567 Hooks of Bridgwater 01278 423329 Iceland 0845 7404404 Lloyds TSB 0845 300 0000 Natwest 0845 6002803 Santander 0845 765 4321 Barbers DC Barbers 07879 763304 Barbers Shop 01278 238306 Knight & Taylor 01278 422924 Monsieurs 01278 457258 Nig’ Lee’s 01278 451021 Profiles 01278 551887 Taylors Barber Shop 01278 450354 The Gentlemen’s

01278 422099 Peacocks 01278 429724 Poundland 01278 428482 S & Z Herbs and Acupuncture 01278 452688 Shauls Bakery 01278 425050 Sky 01278 428799 The Café by Shauls 01278 452538 The Works 01278 439262 This Is It 01278 429398 Top Gifts Wilko 01278 452147

Room 01278 450054 Bathroom Design Grand Designs 01278 434151 Bicycles and Cycling The Bicycle Chain 01278 423640 SJS Cycles 01278 441500 Thorn Cycles 01278 441505 Bingo Halls Mecca Bingo 01278 455646 Blinds and Awnings Coleman Blinds 01278 453008 Elite Blinds 01278 459925

Hillary’s Blinds 0800 587 6400 Bookmakers Bet Fred 0845 600 0133 Ladbrokes 0800 0304496 William Hill (High Street) 0870 5181715 William Hill (St John Street) 0870 5181715 Booksellers Bookworm Read and Return 01278 423512 The Works Bookstore 01278 439262 W H Smith 01278 422005 Bridal and Weddings Carmel’s

Collections 01278 424428 The Bridal Rooms 01278 444815 Builders Lilley & Lilley 01278 459725 Henry W Pollard 01278 422211 S & M Marsh 01278 684397 S Notaro Ltd 01278 662298 Builders’ Merchants Bradfords 01278 422654 Jewson 01278 422636 Screwfix 0500 414141 Toolstation 0808 100 7211 Travis Perkins 01278 457371 Wickes 01278 446380 Building Societies Britannia 01278 451281 Nationwide 0845 2660 408 Butchers A1 Foster Butchers 01278 423173 Dave’s Butcher 07947 683567 West Country Meats 01278 423588 Cameras and Photography Tim’s Cameras and Studio 01278 446465

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A to Z of shopping Car Accessories/ Body Repairs/ Valeting Autosave Car Parts 01278 426468 Halfords 01278 411590 Hickleys Ltd 01278 423570 Car Dealers Byron Wynn Autos 01278 422836 Staceys Motors 01278 458400 Taunton Road Car Centre 01278 455999 Cards and Posters Ace’s 01278 445759 Clinton Cards 01278 422086 Cars Mechanics and Body Repairs Anderson & Wall Car Repairs 01278 423089 Bridgwater Coachworks 01278 422089 Carpets and Rugs Bridgwater Flooring 01278 434727 Carleton Lord Carpets 01278 424582 Carpet Right 01278 446070 Crown Carpets 01278 458737 Radfords Carpets 01278 458222 Car Wash and Valet Services ARC & IMO Car Wash 01278 446681 Catalogue Shops Argos 0845 1657077 Caterers Mid Somerset Leisure 01278 422666 West Country Caterers 01278 423823 Charity Shops Books for Life 01278 732426

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01278 457730 Cleaning Services BJ’s Cleaning services 07540 492035 Branded Clothing and Promotions J & D Embroidery 01278 433652 Jual Clothing 01278 661199 Computers Gemini Computers 01278 423064 Millennium Computers 01278 424867 PC Comms Ltd 01278 458558 Convenience Stores Costcutter 01278 425959 One Stop 01278 422728 Open All Hours 01278 459744 Couriers A2B Couriers 01278 553079 Dance Studios Fox King Dance Academy 01278 434623 Julia McDonald Dance Co 01278 456123 Lola Fisher Dance 07843 030 883 The Nelson School of Dance 01278 431841 The Wembdon School of Ballet 01278 421878

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A to Z of shopping Demolition Contractors Bridgwater Reclamation 01278 424636 Double Glazing, Conservatories and Glass Merchants Roman Glass 01278 427727 Clearview Windows 01278 433000 Countrywide Windows 01278 420475 Electrical Goods and Contractors Aclands Radio & TV 01278 422544 Quantock Electrical Co 01278 422530 Currys 0844 561 0000 City Electrical Factors 01278 423380 Robson Electrics 01278 433100 Steve Norris Electrician 07980 552620 Wayne Jenkins 07592 406562 Entertainment Agents Apple County 01278 452500 Fashion Wear Alice and Myrtle 07855 681258 Claire’s Accessories 01278 439157 George (ASDA) 01278 720400 Goldstar Clothing 01278 451515 The Edinburgh Woollen Mill 01278 444471 Hooks of

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Bridgwater 01278 423329 Hoopers Fashion & Lingerie 01278 422586 Loft Jeanswear 01278 451933 Matalan 0845 3303330 New Look 01278 439419 Next 0844 844 5699 Roman Originals 01278 456334 Shhh! 07889 385396 Film and Studio and Internet Café Engine Room Media Centre 01278 433187 Financial/Mortgage services Ian Pople 01278 452337 Mortgage Connection 01278 556119 Account Ability 07990 926775 Nexus 01278 439494 Fishing Tackle and Angling Equipment Megabaits and Tackle 01278 424614 Somerset Angling 01278 431777 Florists Flowers International 01278 456038 Flower Lyn 01278 450535 The Flower Factory 01278 426 409 Funeral Services H Biffen & Sons

01278 423333 Bridgwater Funeral Services 01278 457755 Co-Operative Funeral 01278 446161 J E Gilbert and Son 01278 422344 Fine Memorials 01278 456119 AB Memorials 01278 422619 Furniture (new & second-hand) Bedrock 01278 455926 Biddiscombes 01278 422364 Furniture and Things 01278 451325 GPR Traders 01278 444007 Lauries Furniture 01278 457474 Past and Present 01278 447455 Garage Services Central Motor Company 01278 551710 Kwik Fit 01278 458421 Garden Machinery DCF Garden Machinery 01278 426422 Games and Amusements Playland 01278 429517 Stardust Amusements 01278 421335 Gifts KBS Collectables 01278 433677 Number One 01278 424111 Grocers

Best Buys Foods 01278 450023 Best from Europe Marianna Taste of Europe 01278 4455167 Haberdashery Lisa’s Wool & crafts 01278 444354 Hairdressers Health and Beauty A Cut Above 01278 451370 A J’s Hair Gallery 012378 425333 Athene Beauty Clinic 01278 458079 Avalon Lifestyle Centre 01278425699 Bobs Hair and Nails 01278 424030 Browns Hair & Beauty 01278 452290 Central Hair Studios 01278 456878 Chris & Co Hairdressers 01278 423265 Diva Hair Studio 01278 423566 EL 2 Hair 01278 422173 Evolution 01278 444851 Feel Better Days 01278 427115 Fisher & Friends 01278 423536 Ginger Hair and Nails 01278 422862 Hair and Trichology at the Crescent 01278 423349

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A to Z of shopping Hairdressers Health and Beauty (continued) Feather Cuts 07834 494649 Head 2 Head 01278 422126 Ken Baker Hair Designs 01278 428949 Knight and Taylor 01278 425487 Kutz 01278 450054 Ladyset Hairdressers 01278 424711 Legends Hair Salon 01278 426736 Neil Bryant 01278 427295 NV Nails 01278 455546 Power Cuts 01278 423628 Pure Elegence 01278 457887 Remodelas 01278 433477 Sara Hodge 01278 444766 Stacies Hair & Beauty 01278 238727 The Crescent 01278 423349 The Salon 01278 427330 Victoria Hair and Spa 01278 427111 Health & Fitness Curves 01278 422249 Drove House 01278 428153 The Exchange 01278 459998 First Floor Fitness 01278 727950 Hickley’s Healthcare

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01278 452510 Trimwise Health & Fitness Club 01278 727990 Heating and Energy Services Fireplace & Heating Centre 01278 457831 H W Pollard 01278 422211 Hire Centres Brandon Tool Hire 01278 425542 Hewden 01278 683888 Speedy Hire Centres 01278 423444 Home & Gardens 99p Stores 01278 424633 Buyology 01278 550444 B&Q 01278 446655 Hooks of Bridgwater 01278 423329 Inspirational Crafts 01278 455998 TW Flooring 01278 420822 Topps Tiles 01278 457230 Pat Morley’s Collectables 01278 444486 Proper Job 01278 450117 International Tiles 01278 428080 Studio K 01278 444369 The Range 0845 026 7598 Home Entertainment Dave’s Jukebox 01278 440030 South West Digital Systems

01278 723784 Home Improvements Castle Home Improvements 01278 421737 Insurance Agents Colin Fear Insurance Services 01278 451451 Swinton 0800 5884972 Jewellers Andrew Humphries 01278 424252 Jools 01278 433233 Kemps 01278 457242 Onyx Ltd 01278 425762 Rossiter & Son 01278 422104 H Samuel 01278 411152 Wilkins 01278 422672 Job Centres Jobcentre 0845 6060234 Kitchen Planners Aditus 01278 458017 Grand Designs 01278 434151 Magnet 01278 433389 Laundries Baywash Launderette 01278 444203 Motorbikes and Accessories Anderson & Wall Motor Cycle 01278 423089 Pat Watts Motorcycles 01278 447165 Riders 01278 457662

V and J Superbikes 01278 410110 Music Shops Sedgemoor Strings 01278 425209 Strings ’n’ Things 01278 427489 West Quay Records 01278 428509 Nail Salons American Nails (Fishermans Wharf) 01278 457070 American Nails (King Street) 01278 423324 Newsagents Bath Road Newsagents 01278 424307 BW News 01278 423377 One Stop (West Street) 01278 422728 One Stop (Allen Road) 01278 444416 Scoop Newsagents 01278 453921 SM News 01278 423162 Watts News 01278 422137 Sweet Box 01278 422137 Nursery Goods/Accessories Hippychick 01278 434440 Office Furniture Fairway Office Interiors 01278 238303 Office Furniture Bargains 01278 451287 Office Supplies and Solutions Streamline Office Solutions 01278 685400

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A to Z of shopping Opticians Boots 01278 432210 East Quay Vision 01278 440440 Turners Optometrists 01278 422978 Specsavers 01278 551044 Paul White Opticians 01278 421225 Painting and Decorating Supplies The Dulux Decorator Centre 01278 445187 Crown Decorating Centre 01278 422021 Pet Shops & Pet Supplies Doggy Styles 01278 434545 Jollye’s Petfood Superstore 01278 446626 Yuppy Pups 01278 434010 Pharmacists Asda 01278 720400 Boots 01278 422011 Lloyds Pharmacy 01278 444756 Rowlands Pharmacy 01278 423015 Sainsbury’s Pharmacy 01278 444066 Superdrug 01278 453569 Photographers Ian Beech Images 01278 445441 Peter J Nicholls 01278 456695 Timeless Images 01278 424040 Tim’s Cameras and Studio 01278 446465 Picture Framing The Armoury Gallery 01278 429768

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Accommodation Acorns Lodge TA6 3LP 01278 445577 Blake Arms TA6 3PF 01278 422168 The Bower Inn TA6 4TY 01278 422926 Blackmore Farm TA5 2NE 01278 653442 The Old Vicarage Hotel TA6 3EQ 01278 458891 The Tudor Hotel TA6 3LX 01278 422093 The Walnut Tree Hotel TA6 6QA 01278 662255 The Duke TA6 3BQ 01278 423223 White Hart TA6 5AR 01278 422160 The Boat & Anchor Inn TA7 0AQ 01278 662473 Plumbers Merchants Drain Centre 01278 451884 Kenons 01278 456988 Plumbase 01278 451379 Printers BWW 01278 423637 Courtyard Press 01278 444310 Kampress 01278 456957

Premier Inn – M5-J23-A38 TA6 4RR 0871 527 8148 Travelodge – M5-J24 TA6 6TS 0871 984 6243 The Tower House TA6 7DJ 01278 450964 Sandford House TA5 2AZ 01278 459650 Admirals Rest TA6 3LW 01278 458580 Ash-Wembdon TA5 2BD 01278 453097 Gurney Manor Mill TA5 2HW 01278 653582 Admiral Blake TA6 5EJ 01278 456424 The Bower Inn TA6 4TY 01278 422926 Brookland TA6 3PN 01278 423263 Media Edge 01278 450406 Purnells Print & Design 01278 552367 SDS Copiers 01278 723784 Property Maintenance PJS Decorators 07973 528532 Sedgemoor Property Maintenance 07943 655527 Colin Wilkins 07576 589979

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A to Z of shopping Pubs, Clubs and Bars Admirals Landing 01278 422515 Bar 27 01278 422093 Bar Brunel 01278 433611 Bird In The Hand 01278 451532 Blake Arms Hotel 01278 422168 The Squib 01278 458973 Bristol & Exeter Inn 01278 423722 Bunch of Grapes 01278 451106 Carnival Inn 01278 726180 Cobblestones 01278 425955 Cross Rifles 01278 426459 Crown Inn 01278 422864 The Duke 01278 423223 The Fountain Inn 01278 424115 Gallery 01278 447173 The Cornhill 01278 429292 The Castle Club 01278 431302 The Golden Ball 01278 425004 The Great Escape 01278 428125 Green Dragon 01278 446936 Lime Kiln 01278 422105 The Malt Shovel 01278 422496 Mansion House Inn 01278 458433 New Forresters 01278 421099 The Newmarket Hotel

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Post Office locations Bridgwater 27 Eastover, 01278 450255 Dunkery Road The Store, Dunkery Road 01278 434896 Hamp 2 Allen Road, Dawes Park 01278 423819 Parkway 2-5 Mountbatten House, Parkway 01278 423727 Royal Mail Sorting Office Friarn Street 0800 7833278 01278 422178 The Market 01278 424944 The Palace Night Club 01278 434507 Reflections 01278 444414 The River Parrett Inn 01278 459103 Sportsman 01278 444055 Three Lions 01278 429506 West India House 01278 452533 White Hart Hotel 01278 422160 Recruitment ASAP Recruitment 01278 422600 Bailey Employment Services 01278 445424 Concept Staffing 01278 420022 Red Berry Recruitment 01278 228107 Sure Drive Recruitment 01278 421111 Restaurants and

cafes BOS Cafe 01278 450569 Bridge Restaurant 01278 451277 Bridgwater Steak House 01278 455454 Café on the Go 01278 446661 China Palace Restaurant 01278 453033 Coffee #1 01278 425086 Costa Coffee 01278 421080 Daisy May’s Tea Room 01278 459666 Elachi 01278 457488 Food on the Level 01278 661426 Maliwans 01278 238100 Notun Moyna 01278 444062 Shangri-La 01278 422822 The Bridge Restaurant 01278 451277 The Café

01278 452538 Engine Room 01278 433187 English Raj 01278 424416 La Kage 01278 431430 The Green Olive 01278 238565 Nutmeg House 01278 457823 The Riverside Cafe 01278 420417 Old Vicarage Hotel and Restaurant 01278 458891 Prezzo 01278 433600 Spice Club 01278 433334 T-stop 07729 60476 Treacle Well Tea Rooms 01278 451463 Tudor Hotel & Restaurant 01278 422093 Sewing Services Bridgwater Sewing Services 07906 666385 Shoe Repairs Royce’s Shoe Repairs 01278 422528 Timpson 01278 431113 Signs R T Signs 01278 444908 Solicitors Alletsons 01278 456621 Ash Clifford 01278 451327 Pardoes 01278 457891 Speciality Retail 2nd to None 07751 798330 Brighthouse 01278 452002

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A to Z of shopping Speciality Retail (continued) Countrywide Farmers 01278 458055 Open Bottle 01278 459666 Sara’s Dairy 01278 456999 Somerset Deli 07901767867 Thorntons Card Bar 0845 0757565 West Quay Records 01278 428509 Sports Goods Sports Direct 0870 333 9497 Stationers Lane-Hammett Stationers 01278 423545 Storage Services UK Storage 01278 424374 Supermarkets Aldi 0870 5134262 Asda 01278 720400 Farm Foods 01278 420817 Lidl 0870 4441234 Morrisons 01278 446026 Sainsburys 01278 444066 Co-op (Westonzoyland Road) 01278 446810 (Parkway) 01278 424555 Costcutter

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01278 425959 Tesco Express 0845 0269202 Surveyors & Valuers Cluff Commercial 01278 439439 Lyndon Brett Partnership 01278 450350 Shattock Associates 01278 444860 Take Aways BB’s Fish & Chips 01278 439452 Burger King Admiral Blake Fish Bar 01278 423798 Canton Chinese 01278 429527 Charcoal Grill 01278 424100 China Star 01278 452228 Crackers Takeaway 01278 425989 Deniz Kebabs 01278 445745 Dolphin Fish Bar 01278 451524 Dominos 01278 452727 The Excel Fish Bar 01278 422659 Flames Grill 01278 424100 Fried Chicken and Pizza 01278 541111 Frydays 01278 434789

Indian Grill 01278 444473 The Istanbul BBQ Kebab Kitchen 01278 447484 Happy Valley Fish & Chips 01278 423318 KFC 01278 426660 McDonald’s 01278 446044 Mings 01278 433639 Moghul Indian Takeaway 01278 422468 The Ocean Fish Bar 01278 422283 Oscars 01278 452048 Pak Lok 01278 424708 Piggy’s Sandwich Bar 01278 426559 Pizza Delux 01278 444299 Pizza Choice and Best Kebab 01278 434343 Papadoms 01278 431833 Star Fish Takeaway 01278 422394 Subway 01278 431790 The Hungry Caterpillar 01278 444755 Welcome Kitchen 01278 455598 Yummies 01278 446696

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Charlie Browns 01278 451445 Elkins Tyres 01278 424887 Kwik Fit 01278 458421 Malvern Tyres 01278 439294 Utilities Discount Club Utility Warehouse 01278 651020 Vets Blackrock Vet Surgery 01278 684905 Blake Veterinary Group 01278 451592 Castle Vet Practice 01278 459913 Quantock Veterinary Hospital 01278 450080 Website Design Macsi Website Design 01278 444175 Somerset Web Services 01823 353760 Windows/ Conservatories/ Property Maintenance Painting and Decorating 07849 510120 Sedgemoor Property Maintenance 07943 655527 The Woodman 07532 306024

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Bridgwater Arts Centre continues to offer a diverse programme of events – live music and dance, stand-up comedy, theatre, workshops, classes and clubs. With a pretty courtyard garden, licensed Lottie’s Bar, call in and have a wander through the ever-changing gallery of local artists – more info visit www.bridgwater artscentre.co.uk or 01278 422700 Other live venues include: Bridgwater Town Hall, The Engine Room, Bar 27, The Palace, Bar Brunel, The Duke, The Market and Trinity Hall. BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON CANAL – TA7 0DH The Maunsel Lock Canal Centre is midway along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal at North Newton, where the tea shop is the perfect place to stop for refreshment, ice creams or light lunches. With undercover seating in a new conservatory, it is now open all year. The narrow boat style trip boat operates from the canal centre as well as a new specialist craft now available with disabled access. Times do vary with the seasons so please check the website or Facebook for up-to-date information. Telephone 01278 663160, email: info@maunsellock.co. uk, website www.maunsel lock.co.uk. The Bridgwater And Taunton Canal Association (BATCA), is a new support

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group set up to promote and raise awareness and funds for the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. The group also incorporates the B&T Volunteers, and with working together the group creates wildlife habitats, general maintenance tasks, social events, fundraising and much more. Contact: batcasecretary @btinternet.com. Experience the Somerset Space Walk – more info from the Canal Centre. BRIDGWATER TOWN TRAILS A booklet, price £2.50, giving three town trails is available from the Town Clerk’s Office. For information about conducted walks, visit www. bridgwatercivicsociety.org. 1610 TRINITY SPORTS AND LEISURE – TA2 8LG Featuring a 25m x 13m Main Pool, a 13m x 7m Trainer/Learner Pool, a Sports Hall, a 45 station Technogym Fitness Room, an Exercise Studio, and All Weather Football Pitch, 4 Tennis Courts/Netball Court and an 80-seat Cafeteria. Extensive school holiday activity programme. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 7am to 10pm, Friday 7am to 9.30pm, Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm. Prices vary according to activity. Telephone 01278 429119. Visit the www.1610.org.uk website for more information. ROBERT BLAKE AND ELMWOOD LEISURE – TA6 6AW Facilities include a Sports

Hall, Technogym Fitness Room and Exercise Studio, and now available outdoor Netball Courts and floodlit 3G All Weather Football and training pitch at competitive prices. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. SCOTT CINEMAS – TA6 3PH Recently refurbished two-screen venue. More info: 0871 230 3200. VICTORIA PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE – TA6 7AS The centre is located in the heart of Bridgwater, providing a range of community facilities for the people of Victoria Ward and beyond. There are a selection of meeting rooms to meet all needs, whether you are having a party, christening, hosting a meeting, holding interviews or delivering an event or activity. There is also the Cafe on the Park, serving hot food and drinks six days a week. The centre is home to the Lola Fisher Academy of Dance, Bridgwater Martial Arts Academy, Slimming World, a variety of activities provided by Victoria Park Children’s Centre, the BAAE Lunch Club, Homestart and Bridgwater Credit Union. VPCC is a not-for-profit charity and also is home to Lloyds Pharmacy, Victoria Park Medical Centre and Victoria Park Children’s Centre. Call 01278 422255 or visit www.vpcc.co.uk for more info.

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History of Bridgwater towards the west bank of the River Parrett. This area was less liable to flooding than the surrounding moors and formed a convenient site for a river crossing. Listed in the Domesday Book as an agricultural community know as Brugie, the town developed as a river port and commercial centre. A castle was built on the west bank of the River Parrett by William de Bruere, with construction starting in 1200 at the same time the town was granted borough status. By the 15th century the town had grown to about 300 houses and had become a thriving port. Large amounts of woollen cloth from Somerset were exported from Bridgwater. The town suffered badly in the English Civil War and was the scene of a major siege. In three days at the end of July 1645 Parliamentary artillery destroyed virtually SOMERSET HERITAGE CENTRE The Somerset Heritage Centre houses Somerset's archives, local studies library, Historic Environment Record, and archaeological and museum reserve collections, as well as the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society library and office. It is the home of the Archives and Local

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all of Bridgwater’s domestic and commercial buildings. The castle was subsequently destroyed by the Roundheads as a reprisal for the town’s resistance and the site lay derelict for almost a century. During the Civil War Robert Blake, Bridgwater’s most famous son, made his name serving under Popham for the Parliamentarians. Blake later became Cromwell’s General at Sea. Bridgwater’s cloth trade enjoyed a further boom in Studies Service, the Heritage Learning team, the Historic Environment Service, the Museums Service and the Victoria County History of Somerset. Open to everyone with an interest in Somerset's past - and lots of Bridgwater history! Tel: 01823 278805 or see the website at www.somerset. gov.uk/heritage.

the early 18th century, but later declined as the industrial revolution moved activity towards cheap sources of power. As the importance of Bristol overshadowed the port of Bridgwater, the town fell into a period of decline. During the 19th century an increase in the manufacture of roofing tiles and bricks, and the growth of the railways, continued to shape Bridgwater. Housing developed eastwards towards the railway station and the brick and tile industry became one of the main employers in the town. The Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, in East Quay, is a reminder of an industry that was so important to Bridgwater. Find out more about the town’s history at the Blake Museum, 5 Blake Street, TA6 3NB or visit www.bridgwater blakemuseum.org.uk or 01278 456127. The Battle Room (Blake Museum )(as image). FREE entry (donations appreciated).

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working together to deliver support to help encourage all new and existing businesses in Bridgwater Town Centre. Town centres are changing, as how and when we use them continues to evolve. Supermarkets, internet shopping and out-of-town retail means that businesses need to work harder to meet the needs of today’s value-minded consumers. Changes in local demographics and shift working affect the way the service and leisure sectors meet the needs of customers. Digital marketing and social media sit alongside more traditional marketing for new customers in all sectors of the business community. The team have, to date, secured funding for projects from the Government, Mary Portas Town Teams and Magnox. As funds allow, they will continue to deliver practical projects on the ground, while linking into the strategic longer

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term plans for Bridgwater. Projects include the awarding of grants to improve shop fronts for both new and existing independent businesses in the town centre. Delivery of workshops, training and advice on a range of marketing, merchandising, business development and social media. Improved signage to guide footfall to all areas of the Town Centre. Development of the FREE Bridgwater Town Guide Mobile App, so locals and visitors really can

have the “the town centre at their finger tips”. The team support the expansion of the Bridgwater Castle Market. Now, every Friday in Fore Street from 9am until 3pm. Adding colour and vibrancy to the town centre more info 07764 156621. A range of events have been organised in the town centre to encourage the community to come and see what is on offer in the town centre. The team supports National and Professional Trade Association “shop local” events, such

as Love Your Market Fortnight held this year from May 14 to 28 and “Independents day” on July 4. The annual Christmas Light Switch on – Snowflakes and Shopping, will be held on Friday, November 21. This helps launch the Christmas trading season, and attracts visitors and locals to Bridgwater. All opportunities are taken to actively promote Bridgwater in the media and elsewhere. If you are a business that would like some help, or could offer support (financial or otherwise), the Bridgwater Town Team would love to hear from you. Key Contacts for the Bridgwater Town Team are: Alan Hurford: Bridgwater Town Clerk, email townclerk@bridgwat ertowncouncil.gov.uk tel: 01278 427692, Allison Griffin: corporate director, Sedgemoor District Council email allison.griffin@ sedgemoor.gov.uk, tel: 01278 435741, Roger Smith: Angel Place Shopping Centre manager, email roger smith @angel-place.co.uk, tel: 01278 429191.

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Sports Centres 1610 Trinity Sports and Leisure (as image) 01278 429119 1610 East Bridgwater Leisure 01278 456087 Sports Clubs & Associations Bridgwater & Albion RFC 01278 423900 North Petherton RFC 01278 663028 Bridgwater Bowling Club 01278 452920 Bridgwater Cycling Club 01458 272492 Bridgwater Lawn Tennis Club 01278 661078

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Bridgwater Netball Club 07843 560565 Bridgwater Cricket Club 07947 911459 Bridgwater Town (1984) Football Club 01278 446899 Cannington Golf Club 01278 655050 Eastover Park Bowls Club 01278 434227 Enmore Park Golf Club 01278 672100 North Petherton Bowling Club 01278 662054 Victoria Park Bowling Club 01278 684075

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Estate & letting agents Andrew Lees Lettings 01278 418001 Bairstow Eves 01278 489293 Bramley & Dinnes 01278 425195 Bridgwater Letting Agency 01278 425731 Chanin & Thomas

01278 733050 Charles Dickens 01278 445266 Gibbins Richards 01278 444488 GPR House Clearance 01278 444007 07764 156621 Greenslade Taylor Hunt

01278 425555 Hallam & Co 01278 444514 Hollands & Curtis 01278 422401 CJ Hole 01278 455255 Linda Saunders 01278 425242 Nexus 01278 439494

Novahomes 01278 440575 Palmer Snell 01278 489992 Sabelwood 01278 289019 Tamlyns 01278 454500 Wilke May & Tuckwood 01278 425195

Bridgwater Community Hospital 01278 436555 Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre 01278 433335 Dental Surgeries Taunton Road Dental 01278 458004 ADP Bridgwater Dental

01278 411141 Maldon House 01278 422480 Willcocks & Lalic 01278 422555 Cornhill Practice 01278 458396 Parade Dental 01278 425796 East Quay Medical Centre 01278 444666 National Blood and

Transplant 0300 123 2323 NHS Direct 111 North Petherton Surgery 01278 662223 Quitline (smoking helpline) 0800 002200 Redgate Medical Centre 01278 454560

Somerset Bridge Medical Centre 01278 411520 Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust 01823 333444 Taunton Road Medical Centre 01278 720000 Victoria Park Medical Centre 01278 437100

Age UK 0800 1696565 Bridgwater Carnival Souvenirs and Information 01278 428220 Bridgwater Credit Union 01278 447100 Bridgwater Foodbank 07804 119273 Bridgwater Library

0845 345 9177 Bridgwater Register Office 01278 422527 Bridgwater Town Council 01278 427692 The Bridgwater Way 01823 357123 Bridgwater YMCA 01278 726000 CRUSE 0844 4779400

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset 01278 458383 Job Centre Plus 0845 6043719 Police (non-emergency) 101 Relate 0300 1001234 Samaritans 08457 909090

Useful numbers

Sedgemoor Citizens Advice Bureau 01278 455236 Sedgemoor District Council 0845 4082540 Children's Social Care 0845 345 9122 Adult Social Care 0845 345 9133 Somerset County Council 0845 345 9166

Travel Berrys Coaches 01823 331356 Bristol Airport 0871 3344444 Eurostar

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08432 186186 Le Shuttle (Eurotunnel cars) 08443 353535 National Express

08717 818178 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 West Somerset Railway 01643 704996

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Bridgwater College 01278 455464 Bridgwater College Academy Ages 3 to 16 01278 727327 Brymore School of Rural Technology 01278 652369 Chilton Trinity Technology College 01278 425222 Eastover Community School 01278 422693 Elmwood School 01278 422866 Hamp Infant School 01278 422012 Hamp Academy 01278 424600 Haygrove School 01278 455531 Penrose School

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01278 456243 Robert Blake Science College (as image) 01278 456243 Somerset Bridge Primary School 01278 422100 St John and St Francis School 01278 456918 St Joseph’s School 01278 422786 St Mary’s School 01278 422691 The Sedgemoor Centre 01278 421148 Wembdon St George’s Primary School 01278 451726 Westover Green Primary School 01278 422943 Willowdown Primary Academy 020 792 45109

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Alive Christian Ministries 01278 426643 Bridgwater Baptist Church 01278 424906 Bridgwater Community Church 01278 425872 Brunstad Christian Church 01278 421981 ChainBreakers House 01278 459615 Christ Church Unitarian Chapel 01278 459659 Christian Spiritualist Church 01278 444450 Holy Trinity Church 01278 455022 Methodist Church 01278 458371 Newtown Kings Church 01278 424329 Pentecostal 01278 459871 Salvation Army 01278 445682 St Francis of Assisi 01278 422744 St George’s Church (Wembdon) 01278 423468 St John’s Church 01278 422540 St Joseph’s Catholic Church 01278 422703 St Mary’s Church (as image) 01278 422437 Westfield United Reformed Church 01278 447153

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SPONSORED BY BRIDGWATER TOWN COUNCIL Visit us at www.bridgwatertowncouncil.gov.uk Contact: Town Clerk Bridgwater Town Council Town Hall High Street Bridgwater TA6 3AS 01278 427692 townclerk@bridgwatertowncouncil.gov.uk Tourist Information • www.visitsomerset.co.uk Bridgwater Library Binford Place Bridgwater TA6 3LF (leaflets only) Monday Tuesday Thursday & Friday - 9.00am - 5.30pm; Wednesday 9.00am - 6.00pm; Saturday 9.30am- 4.00pm. brwlib@somerset.gov.uk 0845 345 9177

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